Nurse Practitioner

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality primary care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting in North Carolina. You will perform comprehensive assessments, diagnose, treat, prescribe medications, and educate patients while coordinating with physicians and specialists.

Applicants should have a Master's or Doctorate in Nursing, valid NC NP license, BLS and ACLS, and at least two years of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• 2 years of experience in acute care preferred.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse and a Nurse Practitioner in the state of North Carolina.
• BLS required at time of hire.
• ACLS required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments including history, exams and tests.
• Formulate diagnoses and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and provide health education to patients.
• Monitor responses and adjust plans as needed; coordinate with the care team.
• Consult with physicians and specialists for complex cases.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and ensure privacy compliance.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and apply evidence-based practices.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Decision making

Communication

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Nursing

Job description

The Nurse Practitioner will play a crucial role in providing high-quality primary care to patients, contributing to the overall health and well-being of our community. This position involves comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history, physical exams, and diagnostic tests.
• Formulate accurate diagnoses and develop individualized treatment plans.

Treatment and Prescribing:

• Prescribe medications, administer treatments, and provide health education to patients.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Consult with specialists as necessary for complex cases.

Health Promotion and Education:

• Provide health promotion and disease prevention education to patients.
• Assist patients in managing chronic conditions and adopting healthy lifestyles.

Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records, documenting patient encounters, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and confidentiality regulations.

Quality Improvement:

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and clinic processes.
• Stay informed about evidence-based practices and incorporate them into daily practice.

Position Qualifications

Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Experience

2 years of experience in acute care preferred.

Required Registration/License/Certification

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse and a Nurse Practitioner in the state of North Carolina.

Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In-depth knowledge of primary care principles and evidence-based practices.

Strong diagnostic and decision‑making skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Proficient in electronic health record systems.

Physical Demands

Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/o al transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds

Manual dexterity and mobility

Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting / standing / walking

Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning

Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

Working Conditions

Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases

Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment, odorous chemicals, and specimens and unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.

Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) and emergencies

Continuous standing and walking long periods = to or greater than > 8 hours per shift

Speaking, reading, and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day

Exposed to vibration and cramped spaces > 1-hour day

Frequently mobilizes patients > 4 hours per day

Frequently per shift lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls > 50 lbs.

Frequently per hour: bends, squats, kneels, twists, turns, and reaches

Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition and moderate dexterity

Frequently per hour: exposed to soft voices > 3 feet away

Frequently per hour: exposed to close eye work

Infrequently exposed to Ionizing/nonionizing radiation exposure, including x-ray and microwave